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- NATIONAL APOSTOLATE
- OF
- MARONITES
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Mission Statement
- The National Apostolate of Maronites (NAM)
serves as a unifying force among the laity of the
Maronite Church in the U.S.A. and as a common
link between the clergy and the laity. NAM helps
preserve the Syriac-Maronite traditions by making
people aware of the rich heritage of the Maronite
faith and by fostering pride in the Maronite
Church.
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National Apostolate of Maronites
- The National Apostolate of Maronites was the
first Maronite related organization in the United
States formed in 1963. - The official organization of the laity of the
Eparchies of St. Maron and Our Lady of Lebanon
and since 1967. - The only Apostolate and largest non-political
organization of its kind in the entire Maronite
World.
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Purpose
- Preserve Maronite Spirituality, Heritage
Traditions as given to us by the Disciples of St.
Maron. - To be a uniting force for all Maronite clergy
laity of the USA. With 2 Eparchies, NAMs
unifying aspect has been an important Apostolate
bridging both Eparchies.
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History
- In the early 1960s, Maronites established the
National Association of Maronites (original name)
which would be a vehicle to secure the
appointment of a Bishop and establish a Diocese.
The NAM convention was held in Washington D.C. in
May, 1964, where now Bishop Robert Shaheen was
ordained the first United States born Maronite
priest. - In 1966 Bishop Francis M. Zayek was appointed the
First Apostolic Eparch for the Maronites of the
USA and in 1971 in Detroit, MI as the first
Bishop in the United States. - The Apostolate developed financial independent
stability enabling it to increase its service
projects to the Church and a growing number of
members and participants in the national and
regional conventions.
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NAM in 2009
- The possibilities are endless with the increased
support of our Eparchs Clergy, and most
importantly with a greater grassroots membership
support!
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PROGRAMS
- SCHOLARSHIPS
- AWARDS
- RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
- VOCATIONS
- YOUTH YOUNG ADULTS MINISTRY
- SPIRITUAL RETREATS
- CEDAR TREE PROGRAM
- BONE MARROW
ASSISTANCE - MARONITE OUTREACH
- CONVENTION
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Scholarships
- PAUL NAOMI KASSOUF NAM SCHOLARSHIP
- Two 2,000 scholarships awarded annually to
graduating high school seniors whose parents are
active members of NAM. - JOHN A. SOLOMON MEMORIAL NAM SCHOLARSHIP
- Two 2,000 scholarships awarded annually to
graduating high school seniors who are active
participants in their MYO. - THOMAS JENNY AYOUB MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
- One 2000 Scholarship awarded annually to a
college student.
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AwardsGold and Silver Massabki
- Highest honor bestowed upon NAM members named
after 3 martyred Maronite brothers who refused to
renounce their faith. - Awarded annually to those NAM members who have
contributed time, talent treasure on a local,
regional or national level. - The National Gold Massabki is awarded annually
for each Eparchy presented at the Annual
Convention by the Eparchial Bishop - The Silver Massabki is awarded at the parish
level with the recommendation of the parish
pastor.
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Awards Faith of the Mountain
- Presented to an individual young adult member of
NAM, ages 18-25, who has contributed his or her
time, talent and treasure to his or her Maronite
Church and has exhibited Maronite leadership. - Awarded on the local and regional levels.
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Religious Education
- Helped fund the publishing of the Maronite
catechism series, Faith of the Mountain, and the
new adult resource book, Captivated by Your
Teachings, written by Rev. Anthony J. Salim. - Additional periodic funding of other
books/materials such as Homily Helps and coloring
books for children.
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Vocations
- Recognizes the need for Eparchial vocations.
- Established Vocation Poster Essay Contest to
make religious education students aware of
vocations and perhaps recognize their own
religious vocation. - Hosts all Clergy and Seminarians at all NAM
Conventions and events. - Multimedia Project
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Youth Ministry
- The Maronite Youth and Young Adult organizations
(MYO and MYA) primary purpose is to promote the
spiritual welfare of its members, to strengthen
youth groups in the Maronite faith, to have
prayer days, to learn more about each other and
to grow socially and intellectually. Their goal
is to build a community of teens and adults. In
this community, they strive opportunities for the
development of personal faith, service to others
and systematic instruction in our Maronite
religious tradition - Initially established in 2003 at the NAM
convention in Brooklyn, NY is now is now a
spiritual, cultural and social organization,
which strives to foster unity among the young
adults of the Maronite church. The young adults
are the bridge to the future and the role models
to the youth of Maronite heritage.
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Spiritual Retreats
- As an Apostolate, NAM recognizes the importance
of Spiritual Awareness. - Regional Retreats are held throughout the country
during different times of the year. - Few other retreats are held by delegates on a
local level
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Cedar Tree Program
- 500 Cedar Trees have been planted in the NAM
CEDAR GROVE in the Arz al Rab section of
Becharre, Lebanon. This was undertaken with the
International Committee for the Preservation of
The Cedars. - The purpose of this program was not only to
reforest the historic cedars, but it also
reflects NAMs commitment to our heritage and
culture and was concluded in 2004 and is now
being re-vitalized by the Board to continue the
tradition.
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Conventions
- Very important part of NAMs agenda by bringing
our Maronite family together.BEIT MAROUN. - Annually sponsors the National Convention and
several Regional Conventions. - Goals Spiritual Renewal, Education, Ethnic
Pride and Fun! - These conventions are a time of rejuvenation
where we Celebrate our identity - Take pride in our heritage!
Meet and reunite with friends and relatives
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NAM Membership
- The Eparchy of Our Lady of Lebanon reported over
24,000 registered Maronites 30,000 in the
Eparchy of St. Maron. - It is estimated that you can triple these figures
to account for those Maronites in cities where
there is a Maronite parish who are not registered
members.
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Join!
- Your membership WILL make a differenceYOU can
keep the flame burning! - Contact your parish Delegate or the NAM office to
BECOME A MEMBER TODAY!
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NAM Office
- P.O. Box 717Yonkers, NY 10702
- Phone 914-964-3070
- Fax 914-964-3071
- Email nam_at_namnews.org
- Website www.namnews.org
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Associations/Affiliations
- Order of St Sharbel www.usamaronite.org/pdf/SaintS
harbel.pdf - Maronite Voice www.stmaron.org/maronite_voice.htm
l - The Antonine Sisters www.antoninesistersadultdayc
are.com - National Shrine www.ourladyoflebanonshrine.com
- St. Maron Publications www.stmaron.org/pubtoc.html
- Noursat/Telelumiere www.telelumiere.com/eng/index
.html - MYO/MYA www.maroniteyouth.com/info.htm
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Order of Saint Sharbel
- Mission
- The Order of St. Sharbel is a congregation of
lay benefactors pledging their spiritual strength
and financial support to assist in educating
seminarians and in caring for the retired clergy
of both eparchies. They meet annually at the
National NAM Convention - Goals
- Grow the Maronite Church in the United States.
- Financially assist Our Lady of Lebanon Seminary
- Assist the Eparchies in the financial burden of
retired - clergy
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Order of Saint Sharbel (cont)
- For more information, contact
- Eparchy of Our Lady of Lebanon
- 1021 South 10th Street
- Saint Louis, Mo 63104
- Tel 314-231-1021
